Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians Meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Amid Tensions
BEIJING – Members of the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians League,a cross-party group of Japanese lawmakers, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on August 28th during their visit to China. The meeting, whichincluded a dinner, focused on addressing the various unresolved issues and disagreements between the two countries.
The discussion covered a range of sensitive topics, including:
*Chinese military aircraft incursion into Japanese airspace: The Chinese military aircraft’s intrusion into Japanese airspace on August 26th was a key point of contention.
* Japan’s release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant: China’s subsequent decision to suspend imports of Japanese seafood products was also a subject of discussion.
* Detention of Japanese citizens in China on suspicion of espionage: The ongoing detention of Japanese citizens in China onespionage charges was another point of tension raised during the meeting.
Despite these disagreements, both sides agreed that maintaining dialogue is crucial and emphasized the importance of promoting exchanges between younger generations, including visits by Japanese young parliamentarians to China.
While there are various unresolved issues between Japan and China, it is important to maintaindialogue, said a statement released by the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians League. We believe that promoting exchanges between young people, including visits by young Japanese parliamentarians to China, will contribute to building a more stable and constructive relationship between our two countries.
The visit comes at a time of heightened tensions between Japan andChina. Beyond the specific issues discussed, the broader geopolitical landscape has also contributed to the strained relationship. China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea and its military activities in the region have raised concerns in Japan and other countries.
The Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians League, led by former Liberal Democratic Party(LDP) Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai, has been a key player in promoting dialogue and exchanges between the two countries. The group has a long history of facilitating exchanges between parliamentarians, academics, and business leaders from both countries.
However, the group’s efforts have been hampered by the recent escalationof tensions. The visit to China comes at a critical juncture for the relationship, as both countries seek to navigate the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
The meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi is seen as a positive step towards maintaining dialogue and building trust between the two countries. However, the successof these efforts will depend on the willingness of both sides to address the underlying issues and work towards a more stable and constructive relationship.
The Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians League will conclude its visit to China on August 29th. The group’s visit is expected to be followed by further exchanges and dialogue betweenthe two countries in the coming months.
【source】https://nwapi.nhk.jp/nhkworld/rdnewsweb/v6b/zh/detail/k10014563011000.json
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